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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REGISTRATION
GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION
GENERAL REGISTRATION CRITERIA
PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION FEES
METHODS OF PAYMENT
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTERED INSTITUTIONS
Registration
Registration signals that a provider is able to operate
legally within Barbados. To become registered, the provider
must meet the requirements established by the Council and
pay the
requisite fees. Once a
provider is registered, it may then apply for accreditation
of the institution and/or programme(s) of study or courses.
Registration shall be for a period of one (1) calendar year
(January to December) after which the provider must re-apply
to maintain its status. Registered providers are required to
apply for
re-registration at least two (2) months before the
registration period expires and pay the requisite
registration fee.
Guidelines for Registration
Any provider seeking registration by the Barbados
Accreditation Council must document its compliance with each
of the following conditions:
(a) There is an appropriate structure of governance which
formulates general policies and exercises authority over the
implementation of education and training programmes;
(b) There is a clearly defined and published statement of
purpose (Mission Statement);
(c) There are published admission policies compatible with
its stated purpose;
(d) The provider offers one or more educational programme(s)
(or curricula) consistent with its mission;
(e) There is a plan, as well as a planning and evaluation
process, which addresses its educational, physical and
financial growth;
(f) There is appropriately qualified staff to deliver
programme(s)/course(s), as well as administrative and
technical support in terms of quality and quantity;
(g) There is sufficient learning resources or, the provision
of access to adequate learning resources and services
required to support the courses and programmes offered;
(h) The provider has safe and adequate accommodation; and
(i) The provider has available audited statements made
within the last three (3) years prior to the Council’s
visit, where applicable.
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Procedures for
Registration of Off-shore Medical Schools
An overseas provider seeking to establish a medical school
in Barbados and which does not have
accreditation/recognition status in its home country/country
of origin is expected to have received accredited status for
its programme(s) from the Caribbean Accreditation Authority
for Education in Medicine and other Health Professions (CAAM-HP)
before applying for registration with the BAC. They must
also submit the following to the Council:
- a proposal which provides a description of the
organisation; its operations as an educational entity;
the nature of the proposed programme offering(s);
method(s) for delivering the programme offering(s);
accreditation status of the institution and/or
programme(s) offered; and any additional information
which may assist the Council with responding effectively
to the request; and
- completed application for registration form.
- All other requirements for registration established
by the Council will apply.
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General
Registration Criteria
Any provider seeking registration by the Barbados
Accreditation Council (Council) must comply with the Council’s
registration requirements. The provider must demonstrate its
ability to provide students with proper academic
supervision, adequate physical and learning resources,
appropriate support services and should therefore have the
following in place:
1. Governance and Mission
a. There should be a structure of governance which
formulates general policies and exercises authority over the
implementation of programmes of study.
b. The composition of the governing body should be
broad-based and should allow for objective input into the
management of the institution.
c. There should be a Mission Statement or Statement of
Purpose which should be clearly defined and
published.
d. Goals, aims and objectives of the provider should relate
to the target population and should be relevant to the needs
of the society.
e. There should be a plan, as well as a planning and
evaluation process, which addresses the institution’s human,
educational, physical and financial development.
2.
Administration and Admission Policies
a. The provider should have clearly defined administration
systems in place that are compatible with its stated
mission.
b. The provider should have a written plan for various
stages of its development.
c. The provider should have clearly defined admission
policies compatible with its stated purpose. These should be
published and should be strictly adhered to.
d. The provider should have clearly defined procedures and
policies for the selection of students with alternative
qualifications.
e. The provider should have clearly defined procedures and
policies for courses.
3. Educational Programmes
a. The programmes or curricula should be consistent with the
provider’s mission.
b. The programme structure should be well formulated and
should facilitate adequate supervision of the provider’s
education and/or training activities.
c. Responsibility for the development of programmes and the
monitoring of education and training matters should be
clearly stated.d. The provider should have well-developed
procedures for modifications to curricula that are based on
current education and training philosophy and practices as
evidenced by its commitment to quality.
e. The provider should have current, up-to-date information
on all its programmes of study with information on the
related awards and associated credit hours.
f. There should be a coherent mechanism for developing
programmes and for monitoring education and training
standards.
4. Staffing
a. The teaching, administrative, technical support, library
and other professional staff should be adequate in terms of
quality and quantity in order to efficiently deliver the
provider’s programmes of study.
b. The provider should have in place an ongoing programme
for staff development.
c. The provider should have an effective system of
communication between staff and management.
d. Periodic staff appraisal should be conducted, the result
of which is used for improvement of the faculty and of
educational programmes.
e. The provider should have a mechanism for the assignment
of faculty workload to prevent staff overload. 5.
Resources Management
The provider should clearly identify the resources essential
to its operations and ensure that these are available. These
include the following:
a. Physical Resources
These should be adequate to serve the needs of the programme
and should contribute to an atmosphere for effective
learning. Classroom, laboratory and internet access and
utilisation should facilitate the proper supervision and
monitoring of classes in session and the attendance of
lectures. Classroom, laboratory and internet access and use
should have sufficient physical space to adequately
accommodate all class sizes and differently-abled
students/faculty. Facilities should meet health, fire and
other appropriate safety code regulations.
b. Learning and Media Resources
There should be ownership of, or provision of access to
adequate learning resources and services required to support
the courses and programmes offered which should include: a.
A library which provides primary and secondary materials,
current journals and up-to-date equipment conveniently
located and easily accessible b. Laboratories and computer
facilities adequate in range, quantity, quality and
modernity to support the programme.
c. Financial Resources
The financial structure should be able to support the
programmes offered and to effectively discharge the
provider’s obligations to students. This should also include
annual audited financial statements, where applicable.
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Procedures for
Registration
1. A provider seeking to register with the Council must complete
and submit the registration form to:
The Executive Director
Barbados Accreditation Council
123 A&B, "Plaza Centrale"
Roebuck Street
St. Michael, BB11080
Barbados, W.I.
2. All supporting documentation must be included with the
registration form. Any unclear or incomplete response will
delay the registration process.
3. Additional material should be included if it will
assist the Council in processing the registration form.
Supplemental materials should be attached to the end of the
registration form as appendices. Appendices should be
properly labeled.
4. Generally, supporting materials are required for each
programme of study or course. The same procedures should be
followed for re-registration. Additional reports or
documentation may be required with the renewal registration,
at the Council’s discretion.
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Registration
Fees
The
registration fee is based on enrolment numbers and is shown
below:
1. Local/CSM (CARICOM
Single Market)
| less than 100 students |
$125.00 |
| 100-499 students |
$250.00 |
| 500-599 students |
$375.00 |
| 1,000-2,499 students |
$500.00 |
| 2,500-3,999 students |
$750.00 |
| 4,000 and over students |
$1,000.00 |
2. Foreign/non-CSM and Transnational $3,000.00
Other Charges
Registration Guidelines Booklet
Regular mail (print) - $15.00 + mailing costs
Email/website download - No charge
Mailing costs will be dependent upon prevailing postal
rates.
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Methods of
Payment
Payment of the
requisite registration fee is due upon notification of
registration approval.
The following payment methods apply:
Cash;
company cheque;
bank draft; or
certified cheque.
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Required
Documentation
Registration Form
Fill in the
Registration form
accurately as this information
will be inputted into the Barbados Accreditation Council’s
database and used for follow-up etc.
Financial Management Statements
Financial Statements (providers that have been
operational for more than one year)
Budget projections for current financial year
The Barbados Accreditation Council requires assurance that
providers have the financial resources to deliver the
programmes of study/courses.
Physical Resources
Copy of Floor Plan
Medical Certificate of Compliance
Fire Certificate of Compliance
Environmental Protection Certificate of Compliance
The Barbados Accreditation Council requires assurance that
providers have planned adequately for the safety and
security of the students and staff.
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Registration
Forms
Registration forms must be submitted with appropriate signature
and stamp of the institution or training provider:
Download
Application for the Registration of Institutions here
Download
Application for the Registration of Training Providers here
Download
Application for Re-registration here
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List of Post-Secondary or
Tertiary Education and Training Providers
Lawfully Operating
in Barbados as at May 31, 2010h
|
Name of Provider
|
Place of Operation
|
Educational Focus |
|
1. Caribbean Centre for Conflict
Management |
Suite No. 1, 31 George
Street, St. Michael |
Conflict resolution and mediation courses |
|
2. Dermatological Institute of
Barbados |
No. 1 10th
Avenue, Belleville, St. Michael |
Dermatology courses |
|
3. J’s Beauty Box
Academy of Cosmetology |
Trynora House, Cnr. Richmond
Gap & Barbarees Hill, St. Michael |
Cosmetology courses |
|
4. Mel’s Exotic Nails School & Salon
Inc. |
Worthing Main Road, Christ Church |
Cosmetology and nail technology
courses |
|
5. National Initiative for Service
Excellence |
Suite 102, Building No. 4, Harbour Industrial Park,
St. Michael BB11000 |
Customer Service Training
Customized training |
|
6. Personal Body Health Care Clinic
and School of Holistic Therapies |
1A Endeavour Plantation, Endeavour,
St. Thomas |
Holistic therapies courses |
|
7. Sab-Shan-Sadie
School of Beauty and Salon |
Clapham, Wildey, St. Michael |
Cosmetology courses |
|
8. University of the Southern
Caribbean |
c/o Seventh Day Adventist Secondary
School, Dalkeith, St. Michael |
Undergraduate
degree courses |
|
9.
University of the West Indies Open Campus |
Cave Hill, St. Michael
|
Associate to Master degree level
programmes
Workforce
development programmes |
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